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stop media consolidation in Virginia.
Posted by:
Rod
()
Date: March 07, 2008 02:18PM
Now's your best chance to stop media consolidation in Virginia.
The Senate introduced legislation earlier this week that would reverse the Federal Communications Commission’s decision to let the nation's largest media companies swallow up more local and independent news outlets.
Congress has just 60 legislative days to pass this bill. By acting now, you can help make it happen:
Veto the FCC's Big Media Handout
We have Big Media to blame for local news that's steeped in celebrity gossip, corporate hype and sensationalism. If the FCC gets its way, you'll see your local news get even worse.
The FCC's decision further consolidates local media markets, taking away the independence and diversity that comes from local ownership. Simply put, this is a sweetheart deal for a handful of companies that have been breaking media ownership rules for years with impunity.
In December, 200,000 people called on their senators to take action against the FCC. The Senate has responded with a “resolution of disapproval,” (SJ Res. 28) a type of congressional veto that would throw out the new rules. Now we need to get another 50,000 citizens on the record supporting the Senate’s action.
Tell Your Friends: Veto Big Media
Companies like News Corp. and Sinclair already have shown their willingness to abuse the public trust for political ends. During this election year, when diverse, quality and unbiased information is essential for voters, we cannot allow Big Media to silence even more independent voices.
It’s our turn to use our collective grassroots power to stop Big Media and make sure that our airwaves are used to better serve the public.
Onward,
Alexandra Russell
Program Director
Free Press
http://www.freepress.net/
http://www.stopbigmedia.com/
P.S. Learn more about this important legislation at: http://www.stopbigmedia.com/blog
The Senate introduced legislation earlier this week that would reverse the Federal Communications Commission’s decision to let the nation's largest media companies swallow up more local and independent news outlets.
Congress has just 60 legislative days to pass this bill. By acting now, you can help make it happen:
Veto the FCC's Big Media Handout
We have Big Media to blame for local news that's steeped in celebrity gossip, corporate hype and sensationalism. If the FCC gets its way, you'll see your local news get even worse.
The FCC's decision further consolidates local media markets, taking away the independence and diversity that comes from local ownership. Simply put, this is a sweetheart deal for a handful of companies that have been breaking media ownership rules for years with impunity.
In December, 200,000 people called on their senators to take action against the FCC. The Senate has responded with a “resolution of disapproval,” (SJ Res. 28) a type of congressional veto that would throw out the new rules. Now we need to get another 50,000 citizens on the record supporting the Senate’s action.
Tell Your Friends: Veto Big Media
Companies like News Corp. and Sinclair already have shown their willingness to abuse the public trust for political ends. During this election year, when diverse, quality and unbiased information is essential for voters, we cannot allow Big Media to silence even more independent voices.
It’s our turn to use our collective grassroots power to stop Big Media and make sure that our airwaves are used to better serve the public.
Onward,
Alexandra Russell
Program Director
Free Press
http://www.freepress.net/
http://www.stopbigmedia.com/
P.S. Learn more about this important legislation at: http://www.stopbigmedia.com/blog
Re: stop media consolidation in Virginia.
Posted by:
Gravis
()
Date: March 07, 2008 06:27PM
but i have to know about britney!
"the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish."
"the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish."
Re: stop media consolidation in Virginia.
Posted by:
KeepOnTruckin
()
Date: March 07, 2008 06:41PM
If direct links to the contact us page of the senators were provided i would voce my opinion. But im too lazy to search for it. So if you want me to do something, make it a no-brainer.
Re: stop media consolidation in Virginia.
Posted by:
Vince(1)
()
Date: March 07, 2008 07:16PM
Done...an e-mail to both my Senators is on it's way. Every citizen should have these web sites saved...assuming of course you can express your own opinion and want to do more then criticize others who try to.
http://webb.senate.gov/contact/
http://warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Contact.ContactForm
http://tomdavis.house.gov/
http://webb.senate.gov/contact/
http://warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Contact.ContactForm
http://tomdavis.house.gov/